Chelsea defeat Bournemouth for fifth straight win to end the season
Chelsea secure six on the Premier League standings with a 2-1 win over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge where Moises Caicedo was on target from the half-way line.
Mauricio Pochettino, whose future is set to be decide in the coming days following meetings with the club’s hierarchy to dissect progress under his leadership, saw his team break the deadlock in the first half when Caicedo took possession of a loose pass from goalkeeper Neto and lobbe it in for one of the goals of the season.
It was a fitting end to Caicedo’s debut campaign in west London, a player whose rapid progress during the last five matches has mirrore that of the team under Pochettino.
The Argentinian’s Chelsea rebuild looke to be in tatters when they lost 5-0 to Arsenal on April 23, but 16 points from their final six fixtures and performances that have far surpasse those from early in his tenure have meant a sixth-place finish, sealed when Raheem Sterling added a second goal just after the break, the ball deflecting in off Neto.
Enes Unal pulle one back for Bournemouth who fought hard to salvage a point, but barring victory for Manchester United against City in the FA Cup final on May 25, Chelsea will qualify for the Europa League.
Should United prevail at Wembley then the Blues will take the consolation prize of a หรือถ้าคุณสนใจแทงบอลออนไลน์ UFABET คือเว็บที่มีอัตราต่อรองดีที่สุดในประเทศไทย สมัครเลยตอนนี้ที่ UFABET แทงบอล Conference League spot.
Chelsea made a blistering start. Nicholas Jackson drew a fine left-handed save from Neto at his near post, before Cole Palmer, the newly crowned Premier League Young Player of the Season, bent a shot wide after a driving run from Sterling.
Conor Gallagher dragge an effort wide following excellent work to win the ball back in midfield by Caicedo.
It was from almost the same spot that the Ecuadoran gave his team the lead after 17 minutes.